Production Technician (Process Chemistry), Oxford

We’re a VC-backed Oxford spin‑out (2022) transforming how fluorochemicals are made - developing safer, lower‑cost and more sustainable routes to materials used Li‑ion batteries and agrochemicals. Based at ARC Oxford, we operate across cutting‑edge R&D, analytical, and pilot‑scale facilities.

A hands‑on role at the interface of synthetic inorganic chemistry and process scale‑up. You’ll help take new chemistry from lab to kg‑scale production, working with real pilot plant equipment.

• Support the scale‑up of synthetic inorganic and fluorination processes to kilogram‑plus scale
• Manufacture materials for internal validation, customer sampling, and downstream applications
• Perform quality control (QC) and stage‑gate analytical testing of inorganic and fluorinated materials
• Prepare samples and maintain accurate experimental and production records
• Operate and monitor pilot‑scale reactor systems (up to 100 L) and associated plant equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of process equipment
• Contribute to safe handling and scale‑up of reactive chemistries
• Support process safety reviews and risk assessments
• Act as a key interface between scale‑up and operations teams, including logistics and waste handling

• Degree (BSc / MChem / MSc) in Chemistry (preferably synthetic‑focused) or Chemical Engineering
• Hands‑on experience with bench or pilot‑scale chemical processes
• Experience working with reactor systems (e.g., jacketed vessels >10 L) or similar equipment
• Understanding of process safety considerations in chemical scale‑up
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and within a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Right to live and work in the UK

• Exposure to scale‑up, pilot plant, or manufacturing environments
• Practical engineering knowledge (e.g., valves, fittings, instrumentation)
• Experience maintaining laboratory or pilot equipment

• Make a tangible difference through work with clear real‑world impact
• See a direct connection between developments made in Oxford and facility design and commercialisation
• Work on cutting‑edge synthetic chemistry with real industrial impact
• Gain rare experience in chemical scale‑up within an early‑stage deep‑tech company
• Contribute to the development of next‑generation battery and fluorochemical materials
• Gain direct exposure to pilot plant and manufacturing
• Grow and specialise alongside the company as we build the company together

£30,000-£35,000 per annum

We offer a competitive benefits package with private pension, private health insurance, group life insurance and share options plan.